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A

AccessAccessthe right to enter - the right to enter ...

AccordingAccordinggo together; "the colors don't harmonize"; "their ideas concorded" - go together; "the colors don't harmonize"; "their ideas concorded" ...

AprilAprilthe month following march and preceding may - the month following march and preceding may ...

B

BenefitsBenefitsfinancial assistance in time of need - financial assistance in time of need ...

BillBilla statute in draft before it becomes law; "they held a public hearing on the bill" - a statute in draft before it becomes law; "they held a public hearing on the bill" ...

BlogBloga shared on-line journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences and hobbies; "postings on a blog are usually in chronological order" - a shared on-line journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences and hobbies; "postings on a blog are usually in chronological order" ...

BombsBombsan explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions - an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions ...

BookstoreBookstorea shop where books are sold - a shop where books are sold ...

BucksBucksa gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting - a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting ...

C

CatamaranCatamarana sailboat with two parallel hulls held together by single deck - a sailboat with two parallel hulls held together by single deck ...

CenturionsCenturions(ancient rome) the leader of 100 soldiers - (ancient rome) the leader of 100 soldiers ...

ChairChaira seat for one person, with a support for the back; "he put his coat over the back of the chair and sat down" - a seat for one person, with a support for the back; "he put his coat over the back of the chair and sat down" ...

CiscoCiscocold-water fish caught in lake superior and northward - cold-water fish caught in lake superior and northward ...

CodeCodea set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones) - a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones) ...

CourseCourseeducation imparted in a series of lessons or meetings; "he took a course in basket weaving"; "flirting is not unknown in college classes" - education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings; "he took a course in basket weaving"; "flirting is not unknown in college classes" ...

CurrentCurrenta flow of electricity through a conductor; "the current was measured in amperes" - a flow of electricity through a conductor; "the current was measured in amperes" ...

D

DadDadan informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk - an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk ...

DataDataa collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn; "statistical data" - a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn; "statistical data" ...

DefinitelyDefinitelywithout question and beyond doubt; "it was decidedly too expensive"; "she told him off in spades"; "by all odds they should win" - without question and beyond doubt; "it was decidedly too expensive"; "she told him off in spades"; "by all odds they should win" ...

DiveDivea cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall - a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall ...

DogDoga member of the genus canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds; "the dog barked all night" - a member of the genus canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds; "the dog barked all night" ...

DosDosthe federal department in the united states that sets and maintains foreign policies; "the department of state was created in 1789" - the federal department in the united states that sets and maintains foreign policies; "the department of state was created in 1789" ...

E

EachEach(used of count nouns) every one considered individually; "each person is mortal"; "each party is welcome" - (used of count nouns) every one considered individually; "each person is mortal"; "each party is welcome" ...

EarningEarningearn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages; "how much do you make a month in your new job?"; "she earns a lot in her new job"; "this merger brought in lots of money"; "he clears $5,000 each month" - earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages; "how much do you make a month in your new job?"; "she earns a lot in her new job"; "this merger brought in lots of money"; "he clears $5,000 each month" ...

ExamplesExamplesan item of information that is representative of a type; "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10" - an item of information that is representative of a type; "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10" ...

F

FebFebthe month following january and preceding march - the month following january and preceding march ...

FeedFeedfood for domestic livestock - food for domestic livestock ...

FeelFeelan intuitive awareness; "he has a feel for animals" or "it's easy when you get the feel of it"; - an intuitive awareness; "he has a feel for animals" or "it's easy when you get the feel of it"; ...

FewFewan indefinite but relatively small number; "they bought a case of beer and drank a few" - an indefinite but relatively small number; "they bought a case of beer and drank a few" ...

G

GainGaina quantity that is added; "there was an addition to property taxes this year"; "they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks" - a quantity that is added; "there was an addition to property taxes this year"; "they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks" ...

GameGamea single play of a sport or other contest; "the game lasted two hours" - a single play of a sport or other contest; "the game lasted two hours" ...

GardeningGardeningthe cultivation of plants - the cultivation of plants ...

GivesGivesthe elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length - the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length ...

GoodbyeGoodbyea farewell remark; "they said their good-byes" - a farewell remark; "they said their good-byes" ...

GuardGuarda person who keeps watch over something or someone - a person who keeps watch over something or someone ...

H

HelpsHelpsthe activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading" - the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading" ...

HensHensadult female chicken - adult female chicken ...

HeraldHerald(formal) a person who announces important news; "the chieftain had a herald who announced his arrival with a trumpet" - (formal) a person who announces important news; "the chieftain had a herald who announced his arrival with a trumpet" ...

HeresHeresthe present location; this place; "where do we go from here?" - the present location; this place; "where do we go from here?" ...

HighwayHighwaya major road for any form of motor transport - a major road for any form of motor transport ...

HistoryHistorythe aggregate of past events; "a critical time in the school's history" - the aggregate of past events; "a critical time in the school's history" ...

K

KeepKeepthe financial means whereby one lives; "each child was expected to pay for their keep"; "he applied to the state for support"; "he could no longer earn his own livelihood" - the financial means whereby one lives; "each child was expected to pay for their keep"; "he applied to the state for support"; "he could no longer earn his own livelihood" ...

L

LifeLifea characteristic state or mode of living; "social life"; "city life"; "real life" - a characteristic state or mode of living; "social life"; "city life"; "real life" ...

M

MarineMarinea member of the united states marine corps - a member of the united states marine corps ...

MediaMediaa means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information - a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information ...

MilestoneMilestonestone post at side of a road to show distances - stone post at side of a road to show distances ...

MondayMondaythe second day of the week; the first working day - the second day of the week; the first working day ...

MysteryMysterysomething that baffles understanding and cannot be explained; "how it got out is a mystery"; "it remains one of nature's secrets" - something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained; "how it got out is a mystery"; "it remains one of nature's secrets" ...

N

NewNewnot of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered; "a new law"; "new cars"; "a new comet"; "a new friend"; "a new year"; "the new world" - not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered; "a new law"; "new cars"; "a new comet"; "a new friend"; "a new year"; "the new world" ...

O

OrganicOrganica fertilizer that is derived from animal or vegetable matter - a fertilizer that is derived from animal or vegetable matter ...

P

PartyPartyan organization to gain political power; "in 1992 perot tried to organize a third party at the national level" - an organization to gain political power; "in 1992 perot tried to organize a third party at the national level" ...

PrepositionPrepositiona function word that combines with a noun or pronoun or noun phrase to form a prepositional phrase that can have an adverbial or adjectival relation to some other word - a function word that combines with a noun or pronoun or noun phrase to form a prepositional phrase that can have an adverbial or adjectival relation to some other word ...

PrintPrintthe result of the printing process; "i want to see it in black and white" - the result of the printing process; "i want to see it in black and white" ...

ProductProductcommodities offered for sale; "good business depends on having good merchandise"; "that store offers a variety of products" - commodities offered for sale; "good business depends on having good merchandise"; "that store offers a variety of products" ...

ProductsProductscommodities offered for sale; "good business depends on having good merchandise"; "that store offers a variety of products" - commodities offered for sale; "good business depends on having good merchandise"; "that store offers a variety of products" ...

ProgressProgressgradual improvement or growth or development; "advancement of knowledge"; "great progress in the arts" - gradual improvement or growth or development; "advancement of knowledge"; "great progress in the arts" ...

Q

QuicklyQuicklywith rapid movements; "he works quickly" - with rapid movements; "he works quickly" ...

R

RatedRatedassign a rank or rating to; "how would you rank these students?"; "the restaurant is rated highly in the food guide" - assign a rank or rating to; "how would you rank these students?"; "the restaurant is rated highly in the food guide" ...

RelyRelyhave confidence or faith in; "we can trust in god"; "rely on your friends"; "bank on your good education"; "i swear by my grandmother's recipes" - have confidence or faith in; "we can trust in god"; "rely on your friends"; "bank on your good education"; "i swear by my grandmother's recipes" ...

ReporterReportera person who investigates and reports or edits news stories - a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories ...

RuleRulea principle or condition that customarily governs behavior; "it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast"; "short haircuts were the regulation" - a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior; "it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast"; "short haircuts were the regulation" ...

S

SeeingSeeingperception by means of the eyes - perception by means of the eyes ...

ShoulderShoulderthe part of the body between the neck and the upper arm - the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm ...

SinkSinkplumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe - plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe ...

SoftwareSoftware(computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory; "the market for software is expected to expand" - (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory; "the market for software is expected to expand" ...

SomeonesSomeonesa human being; "there was too much for one person to do" - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do" ...

SorrySorryfeeling or expressing sorrow or pity; "a pitying observer threw his coat around her shoulder" - feeling or expressing sorrow or pity; "a pitying observer threw his coat around her shoulder" ...

StrategyStrategyan elaborate and systematic plan of action - an elaborate and systematic plan of action ...

StrugglingStrugglingmake a strenuous or labored effort; "she struggled for years to survive without welfare"; "he fought for breath" - make a strenuous or labored effort; "she struggled for years to survive without welfare"; "he fought for breath" ...

StuffStuffthe tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread" - the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread" ...

T

TechnicalTechnicala pickup truck with a gun mounted on it - a pickup truck with a gun mounted on it ...

TentsTentsa portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs); "he pitched his tent near the creek" - a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs); "he pitched his tent near the creek" ...

ThingThinga special situation; "this thing has got to end"; "it is a remarkable thing" - a special situation; "this thing has got to end"; "it is a remarkable thing" ...

TonneTonnea unit of weight equivalent to 1000 kilograms - a unit of weight equivalent to 1000 kilograms ...

ToolsToolsan implement used in the practice of a vocation - an implement used in the practice of a vocation ...

TouristTouristsomeone who travels for pleasure - someone who travels for pleasure ...

TradingTradingbuying or selling securities or commodities - buying or selling securities or commodities ...

TroubleTroublea source of difficulty; "one trouble after another delayed the job"; "what's the problem?" - a source of difficulty; "one trouble after another delayed the job"; "what's the problem?" ...

TroveTrovetreasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth) - treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth) ...

U

UsaUsanorth american republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in north america plus alaska in northwest north america and the hawaiian islands in the pacific ocean; achieved independence in 1776 - north american republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in north america plus alaska in northwest north america and the hawaiian islands in the pacific ocean; achieved independence in 1776 ...

V

ViewViewa way of regarding situations or topics etc.; "consider what follows from the positivist view" - a way of regarding situations or topics etc.; "consider what follows from the positivist view" ...

VintageVintagea season's yield of wine from a vineyard - a season's yield of wine from a vineyard ...

W

WhosWhosa united nations agency to coordinate international health activities and to help governments improve health services - a united nations agency to coordinate international health activities and to help governments improve health services ...

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